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Want to get away from Paris and go for a day in Ile-de-France ? Discover 10 castles to do with your family less than 100 km from Paris. Most of these castles are free for children under 18 years old. If the weather is good, think picnic ! All these castles have magnificent parks and gardens with picnic areas.
Castles to visit in the Hauts-de-Seine and Yvelines
The Palace of Versailles
The excessiveness of the castle, the splendor of the park. Closed on Mondays, January 1st, December 25th
- In Versailles (78)
Free for children under 18 years old (under 26 years old, EU residents)
The castle of Malmaison and Bois-Préau
The Empress Josephine's castle. Open every day except Tuesday
- In Rueil-Malmaison (in the 92)
Free for children under 18 years old (under 26 years old, EU residents)
The castle of Breteuil
The castle of Charles Perrault's tales. Open every day of the year, including holidays
- In Choisel (in the Yvelines - 78)
Free for children under 5
The Estate of Marie-Antoinette
One of our favorites in Versailles.
- Closed on Monday
For the whole family
Castles to visit in Vincennes and Seine-et-Marne
The Castle of Vincennes
Very nice with children. Open every day except January 1st, May 1st and December 25th
- In Vincennes (94)
Free for children under 18 years old (under 26 years old if EU citizen)
The castle of Vaux-le-Vicomte
One of our favorite outings. Costumed visits, fun activities
- In Maincy (77950)
Free for children 6 and under
The castle of Fontainebleau
A splendor of Renaissance style. Open every day except Tuesday
- In Fontainebleau (in 77)
Free for children under 18 years old (under 26 years old if EU citizen)
The castle of Champs-sur-Marne
A jewel of classical architecture in Île-de-France. Closed on Tuesdays, January 1, May 1, November 1, November 11 and December 25
- In Champs sur Marne (77)
Free for children under 18 years old (under 26 years old if EU citizen)
Castles to visit in Oise
The castle of Chantilly
A splendor of Renaissance style. Open every day except Tuesday
- In the Oise (60)
Free for children under 18 years old (under 26 years old, EU residents)
The castle of Pierrefonds
A medieval castle built by Viollet-le-Duc. Open every day except January 1st, May 1st and December 25th
- In the Oise (60)
Free for children under 18 years old (under 26 years old, EU residents)
Discover also the nice museums to do with children
Wednesday Magic Workshop at the Museum of Magic
The Orsay Museum
The Georges Pompidou Center (Beaubourg)
The Louvre
The Orangery Museum
The Great Gallery of Evolution ?
Magic workshop for 8-14 year olds (NEW!)
The Yves Saint-Laurent Museum Paris
Gallery of Geology and Mineralogy
